Properties like this come available once in a lifetime.

Inside these famous 15th-century half-timbered houses (which were two combined to make one apartment building), the hallways have been modernized and an elevator added. The apartment, a studio of a mere 15 square meters (161.5 square feet) on the second floor (European, therefore two flights up), has exposed beams and half-timbered walls.

Completely transformed only three years ago by Interior Architect Martine di Mattéo, this "bijou" lacks nothing and while furnished contemporary in style, is still oozing with old-world charm. Located on the second floor of this centuries-old building (yes, with an elevator!) just steps from the Hôtel de Ville and the River Seine, it has one big window overlooking the courtyard (quiet and peaceful), beautiful exposed beams and every amenity you would need or want for a few days, weeks, months or a lifetime. In other words, it makes a perfect "pied-à-terre" and vacation rental.

As you enter, you will see the room reflected in the mirrored doors of a large closet providing ample storage. At the window is a round glass and chrome dining table with two chairs which are illuminated by a fun and fanciful chandelier. Opposite the bed is a television and entertainment center. This professionally designed space has a new and comfortable queen-sized bed that can be made up as twins.

The elegant gilded, but very efficient kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, washer/dryer, sink, combination oven, two-burner stove, coffee-maker, toaster, kettle and a myriad of cooking implements. Of course, all cookware, plates, glasses and cutlery are also provided. The luxurious and spacious bathroom offers a glass shower, large sink with vanity, heated towel rack and toilet. All furnishings come with the apartment, so there is nothing for you to do, but walk in with your belongings and settle right in. It's absolutely ready for immediate rental.

This very special apartment is in one of the city’s best locations – steps from the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), the River Seine, all of Le Marais and has immediate access to the St. Paul Métro and many bus routes. Within easy walking distance is Place de la Bastille, the Ile Saint-Louis, Notre Dame, the Left Bank and most of Paris’ finest museums. Métro access is at St. Paul (#1), Hôtel de Ville (#1, #11), Bastille (#1, #8, #5) and a myriad of buses are nearby: numbers 67, 69, 70, 72, 74, 96.

The apartment is equipped with...

Digicode, intercom entry system

“Tomette” tile floors throughout

Queen-size bed that can be made as twins

Large clothing closet with drawers

Flat screen T.V.

Dining table for 2 people

Refrigerator with freeze

Two-burner electric stovetop

Microwave oven

A complete array of kitchenware

Electric coffee maker

Electric tea kettle

Toaster

Plenty of bed linens, hand, bath and kitchen towels

Hair dryer

Iron and ironing board

Radio alarm clock

DVD player

And more...valued at over €10,000!!!

The cost of ownership is quite low – electricity bills are about €100 a month, building maintenance charges are about €1,200 per year and annual property taxes total about €650 per year.